The World Day of Hygiene is commemorated annually on September 3 to promote awareness of hygiene habits and disease prevention. ^[1] Jannete Guerrero Maya, a local deputy from the Party of the Revolution (PT), presented a legislative initiative to enact the Law of Dignified Death for the Mexico City. ^[2] A 2025 World Health Organization (WHO) report revealed that non-communicable diseases now account for approximately 40 percent of all deaths in Malawi. ^[3] Harvard School of Health recommends two exercises for people over 50 to work the abdomen: the glute bridge and the plank. ^[4] The World Health Organization (OMS) celebrates World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5, which is specifically focused on infection prevention in healthcare settings. ^[5] The World Health Organization (OMS) considers hand hygiene a fundamental intervention to protect both patients and healthcare workers. ^[6] The World Health Organization (OMS) states that adequate hand hygiene, accompanied by appropriate water, sanitation, and waste management conditions, is essential for reducing health risks. ^[7] The initiative aims to fulfill a mandate established in the Constitution of Mexico City, which was promulgated in 2017. ^[8] The proposed initiative incorporates medical assistance for a dignified death under two modalities: euthanasia via direct administration by medical personnel, and assisted medical dying where the patient administers prescribed medication themselves. ^[9] Maud Mwakasungula stated that non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases, are placing a devastating burden on individuals, families, the health system, and the wider national economy. ^[10] Maud Mwakasungula stated that while progress is commended, too many Malawians are still dying early from conditions that are largely preventable and treatable. ^[11] NCD Alliance Malawi praised the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and Partners In Health (PIH Malawi) for expanding vital services, highlighting that PEN services are now integrated into 300 primary healthcare centres nationwide. ^[12]